Study of Cathode and Cavity Geometries in Electropolishing (EP): Electric Field Simulation
- Fermilab
Niobium (Nb) superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavities require electropolishing surface treatment to reach high acceleration gradient. EP performed in the plateau region of an I-V curve [1] leads to a smooth finish of the cavity surface including the equator surface. The equator surface is vital because a rough equator surface leads to premature quench and limit the cavity performance. Previous experimental work was performed to optimize EP parameters for low-beta (LB) 650 MHz Nb cavity [1]. It was found that different cathode surface areas vary the plateau onset voltage. A lower onset voltage was achieved for HB650 cavity with an enlarged cathode surface area. The aim of the study is to perform electrostatic and electrochemical simulation to understand the impact of both cavity geometry and cathodes. This report covers an initial result on electric field simulation performed with HB and LB 650 MHz cavities.
- Research Organization:
- Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), High Energy Physics (HEP) (SC-25)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-07CH11359
- OSTI ID:
- 1996936
- Report Number(s):
- FERMILAB-POSTER-23-191-STUDENT; oai:inspirehep.net:2685034
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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